John Tuska Stoneware Mugs and Vessel

Item Details

John Tuska
Untitled
Stoneware
Signed

John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931 – 1998)
Untitled, late 20th century
One stoneware vessel with matte glaze
Two stoneware mugs with metallic glaze
Signed

An assortment of three stoneware vessels by artist John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931 – 1998), dated late 20th century. The works feature colorful glazing and exposed ceramic to the lower third of the pieces. The items are signed to the underside of each item.

Provenance
From the artist’s estate

Tuska was a Kentucky-based artist, born in Yukon, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his sculptures, ceramics, paper casts, inks, and watercolors. He acquired his formal education at New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, New York. After serving in the U.S Navy, he became an educator at the University of Kentucky, which commissioned him to produce his first and last major works in ceramic Genesis (1969) and bronze Illumine (1995). His work can be found in multiple institutions including Museum of Arts and Science, Georgetown College, Krannert Art Museum, Palmer Art Museum, Pennsylvania State University and University of Kentucky Art Museum, among many others.

Condition

- minor scratches to the undersides; small amounts of dust inside the vessels.

Dimensions

- measures the largest vessel; smallest measures 3.5" W x 3.5" H x 3" D.

Item #

18DCC341-320